Wendy Hulsey Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipient
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award is given to a faculty member teaching on St. Mark’s Campus. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School Nancy N. Wood, the purpose of the award is to recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify quality in their […]
The Timothy Award Given to Lynell Johnson
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) The Timothy Award is presented in loving memory of T.S. Roberts, Jr. and given by his family. The Timothy Award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. This award recognizes the […]
St. Mark’s Community Unseals 25-Year-Old Time Capsule
On May 13, past and present members of the St. Mark’s community gathered to open a time capsule buried 25 years earlier. The event served as a bridge between generations, offering a glimpse into the life and culture of the school a quarter-century ago. View photos. Third grade instructor Drew Haramis and former parent and […]
Lower School Campuses Host Successful New Family Events
The Beaches and St. Mark’s Campuses welcomed new families this weekend with their annual Popsicles on the Playground events. Attendees enjoyed delicious Hippo Popsicles and the opportunity to connect with other new families in a relaxed, fun setting. Parent ambassadors generously volunteered their time to help host the event, greet attendees, and answer questions. Approximately […]
Hatching Chicks in the Classroom: A Hands-On Science Experience
First and fourth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus recently brought their science lessons to life through a 4-H Embryology unit that involved hatching chicks in the classroom. For nearly three weeks, students observed fertilized eggs in incubators, learning about chick development from start to finish. They candled the eggs—using a special flashlight to […]
Second Grade Bike Rodeo Promotes Bicycle Safety and Riding Skills
Second grade students enjoyed the much-anticipated Bike Rodeo last week. The morning kicked off with Tucker Cycles conducting thorough safety checks on each student’s bike to ensure they were road-ready. Students then participated in a safety session led by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Bike Squad and Jackie Morrison, a health educator from Wolfson Children’s […]
Third Grade Brings Local History to Life with “Jacksonville Day”
Third grade students brought Jacksonville’s rich history to life in their live performance of “Jacksonville: The River City by the Sea” this week. Written by third grade teacher Drew Haramis, the program featured students portraying key figures from our city’s past and present — from Native American leaders to Navy sailors, musicians, athletes, and more. […]
View Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day Photos
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and photographers, Laura Evans and Sarah Malzahn (Sarahdipity Photos), for documenting the day so beautifully. Click here to view photos
904 Robo Eagles Visit St. Mark’s Campus for Hands-On Robotics Presentation
Episcopal’s Upper School robotics team, the 904 Robo Eagles, visited with third – fifth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus on Tuesday. Led by Robotics Instructor Scott Givonetti and student team members, the visit included live demonstrations of robots and discussion of their applications in real-world settings, such as operating in hazardous environments or […]
Celebrating Service Day Held on Three Campuses
Episcopal’s Founders focused on creating students who were “doers of good.” On April 10, Celebrating Service Day, an annual Episcopal tradition that involves the entire community, included volunteer activities, recognitions of service, and events for all students and faculty to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of service. Spiritual Life and Service is one of the […]